Arlene Marts Obituary

Arlene Laura Marts, 91, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Grandview Healthcare Center in Washington. She was a resident there since March 8, 2025.

Arlene was born in Krakow, Missouri at her home on November 18, 1933 to Oswald W. and Laura A. Scheer (Dobsch). She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington.

She received her education at Borgia grade school and Washington High School and also received education as an LPN.

Her family made their home in the Washington area. She learned to cook, sew, quilt, garden and can veggies, fruits, make jelly/jams and applebutter. She was active in her church. During her teen years, she swam at the Washington pool and was a ?synchronized swimmer? at one time.

In 1955 while attending a dance at The Hill Top Club she met a young man in uniform home on leave from the military. She caught his eye while walking to the ladies room, he accidentally tripped her to get her attention, she almost fell and he caught her, well?love at first sight. They were married two weeks later in Lawton Oklahoma, where Bill Marts was stationed at Fort Sill. He was stationed many other places throughout the US, where four children blessed their lives.

When her husband retired from the Army in 1972, they made their final home in Washington to raise their family. Arlene worked at St Francis Hospital-(Mercy) for many years, lost her beloved husband Bill of 38 years. In 1993 she retired the first time and then traveled the world. She decided to return to work at Walmart for 10 years before finally retiring.

Arlene was an avid reader? she said it wasn't a hobby; everyone should read. Her love for books was passed down to her family, which is her legacy.

She enjoyed playing cards, pinochle, rummy, canasta and belonged to many card clubs. Arlene loved playing Scrabble, dominos, other word games-which she always won! Her Grandkids said she cheated, but she was simply good!

She was also a member of a women's bowling league for many years, where she received many trophies.

Arlene was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary for 46 years. She also held many committees at Immanuel Lutheran Church and at one time was the President of the Altered Guild.

She loved watching sports? especially the St Louis Cardinals. She was considered a diehard fan. She could recall the stats of the players and her favorite color was RED.

Arlene's favorite thing was SHOPPING?and she could shop. She should have received a gold medal. She was a stylish dresser and always wore red lipstick.

But most of all she cherished her family.

She was preceded in death by her spouse Billy G. Marts 1993; parents Oswald and Laura (Dobsch) Scheer; siblings, sister June and spouse Harry Siedhoff, brother Kenneth and spouse Mary Lee Scheer; one infant sister Mary Scheer; and many in-laws and friends.

Among her survivors are her daughter Nila and spouse Mike Juergens, Villa Ridge, son Jesse Marts, Washington, daughter Karla and spouse Mark Shipley of Union, and daughter Cynthia Moore of Washington; grandchildren- Michelle, spouse Michael Ruether, Hawk Point, and Rachel Witt, St. Charles, Jessica, spouse Tom Bruckerhoff, and Joshua Marts, spouse Ashli, Jeannette Marts, all of Washington, Laura Shipley Voelkerding, and Kathryn, spouse David Nassar, all of Union, Hollie, spouse Denny Payton, Indianapolis, Indiana; twenty four great-grandchildren and some great-grandkids referred to her as Mamalein; many friends; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

A visitation was held on Tuesday, July 22, from 10-11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.

Memorial donations can be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or School.

Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.

***Don't think of her as gone away her journey's just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years. Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of those she touched for nothing loved is ever lost and she was LOVED so much!!

Proverbs 31: 25, 26, 29 *She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear not the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all.